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Stiúideo Fia is Ireland’s pioneering stop-motion animation and SFX studio, led by artist and educator Paul McDonnell. Located in the West of Ireland, it serves as both a creative production house and a pioneering training facility offering niche courses in stop-motion, special effects, and puppet fabrication. The studio exists to empower a new generation of makers and storytellers by fostering a welcoming, hands-on environment that supports artistic growth, mental wellbeing, and professional development.
Stiúideo Fia exists to create an empowering, hands-on environment for learning and making — a place where people feel welcome, supported, and creatively transformed. It offers expert training in stop-motion animation and special effects, not just as a skill, but as a creative process that improves confidence, encourages experimentation, and builds community.
